Hypermobile Body Programme

Description

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Hibernating Bear / Water Tier – Patreon Subscription

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• Format: Video on demand. Available to watch at your own time and pace via video on demand within Patreon.
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Hypermobility Programme

A video programme for students with a hypermobility syndrome, focusing on how to support the hypermobile body through movement and how to support mental health with exercise and relaxation techniques.

• Where to Start?
• How to Self Manage Hypermobility Syndromes
• Loosening Exercises & Pain as a Diagnostic “Just Warm Up”
• The Hip Squat
• Knees – Stabilise and Strengthen the Joints
• Pelvis – Stabilise and Mobilise the Pelvis and Hip Joints
• Waist – Turning the Waist & Spine
• Shoulders – Align & Release
• Lengthening Without Locking – Whole Body Movement
• Fang Song – Release Physical Tension
• Body Awareness – Proprioception
• Integrated Muscle Strengthening
• Chronic Pain – Deception Training
• Posture & Pain
• Chronic Fatigue – Reducing Stress
• The Spine – Open, Strengthen, Release
• Seated Practice – Following Ebb and Flow of Chronic Health
• Floor Work Qigong – Pelvis and Spine
• Where to go From Here

More coming soon…

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Hibernating Bear Programme

Do you live with chronic illness and want to try a different approach to building resilience in mind and body? The Hibernating Bear system draws from traditional Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation practices to help support chronic pain, chronic fatigue and those living with a different health baseline than the norm.

• Chronic Fatigue Part 1
• Chronic Fatigue Part 2
• Chronic Pain
• Mindfulness in Stillness & Movement
• Body Awareness
• Mind Body Connection
• Posture & Pain
• The Skill of Fang Song / Applied Relaxation Part 1
• The Skill of Fang Song / Applied Relaxation Part 2
• The Absence of Resistance in the Body
• Stabilising the Knees Part 1
• Stabilising the Knees Part 2
• Cross Lateral Movements
• Regulating the Stress Response
• Seated 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong
• Seated Tai Chi Silk Reeling
• Connecting the Diaphragm in Breath Work
• Detox the Body through Movement and Breath Work
• Qigong for the Shoulders – Silent Practice
• Qigong for the Spine – Masterclass
• Taoist Meditation Session

Seated Classes Collection

• Nourish Through Breath Programme
• Connecting the Diaphragm
• Soma Dao Seated Qigong Practice
• Seated 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong
• Seated Tai Chi Silk Reeling
• Inner Smile Meditation
• Seated Soma Dao Qigong – Following the Ebb and Flow of Chronic Health

More coming soon…

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More Details

Requirements: A good size PC monitor, a good internet connection and computer speakers. Best suited to a laptop or home PC. Mobile devices are not suitable for the livestream as the screen size is too small.

Medical History: As with all medical conditions, injuries and/or ill-health, please consult with your Doctor prior to starting a class. Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation are not a replacement for conventional medical treatment.  Please advise instructor Nicola prior to class of any medical conditions, injuries and/or ill-health that may prevent you from safely taking part.

Caveat: Please note that learning online is not a replacement for in person classes. Tai Chi and Qigong should ideally be taught in a hands on manner, where movement, posture and alignment corrections are given and shown physically.

Contact: Any questions please contact Nicola here.

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Patreon Payment Terms

Fees: Monthly automatic renewal via Patreon. Cancellations apply from the next month.  Please read Patreon’s subscription terms here.

Legal: We are based in the UK and governed by UK jurisdiction.

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